A weekly(-ish) podcast where themeparks get discussed, analyzed, picked apart and put back together, with a focus on contintental Europe. Every now and then we'll take a little sidestep and discuss other nostalgic elements that impact our park experiences. Come and hang out, and join the conversation!
The Art of Efteling: Anton Pieck’s Enduring Legacy
Who was Anton Pieck, and how did an illustrator who initially wanted nothing to do with amusement parks help define Efteling? In this episode, we explore his partnership with inventor Peter Reijnders, the creation of the Fairytale Forest and the design principles that still shape Efteling today.
RESOURCES & INFO
Episode: A Historical Walk Through Efteling's Fairytale Forest (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ptQEyqT2jiSJID8c264K9?si=pSIANTinSlakSXe_VI0JfQ)
Episode: Everything You Need to Know About the Efteling (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4mXFCVKd8TItSIOo21XrD3?si=PtbnO_vFTP6BZuxkt0oLKg)
A full history on everything Efteling: Eftepedia (Dutch) (https://www.eftepedia.nl/)
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23 Sept 2026
Pixar in the Parks: How Toy Story Changed Disney Parks Forever
Pixar is everywhere in the Disney Parks today — but it wasn't always part of the Disney family. In this episode, we trace Pixar's journey from outside collaborator to theme park powerhouse, with a particular look at how Pixar helped shape the evolution of Disneyland Paris. And with Toy Story there from the very beginning, we follow Woody and Buzz from Pixar's first feature film all the way to Toy Story 5 and their enduring place in the parks.
RESOURCES & INFO
Episode: The Movies That Raised Us: Pixar Edition (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3agy1iMaZa88ObK3w37qOh?si=yMBlmJOxRCiYC9c84Wp7LQ)
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16 Sept 2026
The Movies That Raised Us: Pixar Edition
Three friends, way too many opinions, and thirty years of Pixar to argue about. This episode, the crew tackles the franchises that raised them: Toy Story, Cars, The Incredibles, and more — along with the non-sequel gems that might be Pixar's real best work. Add in a deep dive on the studio's streaming-era releases, a segment on the music that's stuck with everyone since childhood, and a lightning round that gets a little too honest, and you've got an episode that's part nostalgia trip, part friendly chaos.
RESOURCES & INFO
Episode: Iconic Disney Movie Moments (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Dqp34HELE3rALIDk0CcxW?si=TsWpLNTHRLmWxkoRDQXFwQ)
Follow along on Instagram: @factornostalgia (https://www.instagram.com/factornostalgia)
Support the podcast on Patreon.com/factornostalgia (https://www.patreon.com/c/FactorNostalgia) and/or PetjeAf.com/factornostalgia (https://petjeaf.com/factornostalgia)
Get in touch via factornostalgia.com/contact (https://www.factornostalgia.com/contact)
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5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100
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Social presence
90
YouTube
65
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32
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